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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Nobody: 1:55am On Sep 06, 2022
pocohantas:


I think you should consider being a Medical VA. If this rate is alien to tech, I wonder what is happening there.
Tech has those rates and even higher but reserved for the seniors with 3 years experience and more. The competition is also insane. In just a couple hours a job would have 20 - 50 proposals

Also Checked out the med VA stuff and could only find 276 jobs with rates as low as 3 - 5. Add the fact that I'm terrible at social activities and planning. Seems to be a dead end or maybe I'm just dismissing it too early


Funny to see data entry and virtual assistant have job counts as high as 12k. I wonder why Nigerians wan kill themselves of tech
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by iamprofessork: 4:48am On Sep 06, 2022
Dollywood:


Sorry bro. Scammers dey this Upwork. You have to trust your instincts and never work outside a contract.
True. Asides that it's also important to check if there payment verification is visible. A blue tick and amount spent on upwork..
Also checking the comments / reviews of freelancers who has worked with them previously is also important.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by iamprofessork: 4:55am On Sep 06, 2022
pocohantas:


Ohh. That was nice of you. Let’s see how it goes.



I had an interview last week for a job I outsourced. Client put a range with $50/hr being the highest. I put $35. It was later I checked and I saw that the client is a sinzu spending. She even told me to round off to the nearest minute, just so it is worth my time. grin
great. Speaking of outsourcing, if you guys are in search of photo editing and lightroom preset or social media video reel editing. I'm available to the job done. You can check out my samples of pictures I took and edited on mobile photography/art under phone section on nairaland. Thanks.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by saxwizard(m): 7:55am On Sep 06, 2022
@pocohantas

Thank you for your assistance.

So this morning i discovered the contract was terminated.

Is there a way for me to be compensated for the technical assistance I provided?

#diaryofanewbie grin
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by qtguru(m): 9:01am On Sep 06, 2022
chiarachy:
I didn't get the part of office tools......

Can you explain further pls?

Google Docs , Spreadsheet and others, there are other skills, because writing is saturated. It's better to a niche skill is what I meant.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Dollywood(m): 9:55am On Sep 06, 2022
Demogorgon:
Hey man, can I contact you? I would like to ask some questions.

Sure. jjoshuaoxborn@gmail.com
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by chiarachy(f): 10:38am On Sep 06, 2022
Thanks for the review....

I appreciate....... I will try and do what you said
pocohantas:


When confused - use Google.

Office tools like Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, Powerpoint. If there are tools that are specific to your niche (technical writing), then you can add that.

That said, your profile is amateurish and it has basic grammatical errors. This is not good for a writer that you claim to be.

The first letters of every word in your heading should be in caps for a start.

Your profile picture doesn’t have energy. Please change it if you can.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Demogorgon(m): 10:46am On Sep 06, 2022
Dollywood:


Sure. jjoshuaoxborn@gmail.com
Gracias
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by pocohantas(f): 10:50am On Sep 06, 2022
saxwizard:
@pocohantas

Thank you for your assistance.

So this morning i discovered the contract was terminated.

Is there a way for me to be compensated for the technical assistance I provided?

#diaryofanewbie grin

You are welcome. No, there isn’t. Next time put on your time tracker if the client wants to start using you. Though for the majority of his kind, it is most likely a scam and the funds would be reversed.

Avoid jobs with exaggerated pay. $100/hr is just to lure freelancers - except the client has a history of paying that much.


DrLevi:

Tech has those rates and even higher but reserved for the seniors with 3 years experience and more. The competition is also insane. In just a couple hours a job would have 20 - 50 proposals

Also Checked out the med VA stuff and could only find 276 jobs with rates as low as 3 - 5. Add the fact that I'm terrible at social activities and planning. Seems to be a dead end or maybe I'm just dismissing it too early


Funny to see data entry and virtual assistant have job counts as high as 12k. I wonder why Nigerians wan kill themselves of tech

I have seen the ones that pay at least $5/hr and I have also seen the ones of $15/hr.

Lol. Those data entry with job counts of 12k, I believe you mean total earnings. Did you check the number of hours? It is also very hard for them o. Data entry is nothing where tech is. Na Filipinos and Pakistanis dey die for that one at $3/hr.

You would have to use your search option extensively. I have seen them disguised in some other terms. When I remember or see another, I’ll tag you.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by chiarachy(f): 10:54am On Sep 06, 2022
OK....Thanks a lot
qtguru:


Google Docs , Spreadsheet and others, there are other skills, because writing is saturated. It's better to a niche skill is what I meant.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Jaycobbs(m): 8:19pm On Sep 06, 2022
Unsolicited Tip:

cheesy

Be selective about the jobs you apply for on Upwork if you're going to save your connects. Be intentional.

Create a criteria for applying for jobs and never deviate from them.

Good luck.

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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by michaelshodipo(m): 8:50pm On Sep 06, 2022
michaelshodipo:
Good evening everyone, please help me review my profile. Thanks
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01c732bdc944daaf66
Good evening. Please someone should help review this. And what can one do when connect is being exhausted.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Bizzyman: 4:38am On Sep 07, 2022
Bizzyman:
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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by ahmedsaniadamu(m): 8:33pm On Sep 07, 2022
hello guys, once again I've updated my profile please I need your reviews

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~017974c82cc64483b8

Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by ahmedsaniadamu(m): 8:33pm On Sep 07, 2022
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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by saxwizard(m): 12:42pm On Sep 08, 2022
@Dollywood @pocohantas

Thank you so much for the tip.

I got my first job.

So i have decide to only apply to jobs with verified payment, entry level and lesser connect.


Make i go look for more jobs grin grin grin grin

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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by pocohantas(f): 4:42pm On Sep 08, 2022
saxwizard:
@Dolly.wood @pocohantas

Thank you so much for the tip.

I got my first job.

So i have decide to only apply to jobs with verified payment, entry level and lesser connect. Make i go look for more jobs grin grin grin grin

Congrats to you. That was a fast one. cheesy

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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Dollywood(m): 6:09pm On Sep 08, 2022
saxwizard:
@Dollywood @pocohantas

Thank you so much for the tip.

I got my first job.

So i have decide to only apply to jobs with verified payment, entry level and lesser connect.


Make i go look for more jobs grin grin grin grin

Welcome To the club, gang grin
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Nobody: 6:39am On Sep 10, 2022
A friend introduced me to upwork 3 weeks ago and thankfully I stumbled on this thread.
Guys, I've verified my account but I seem to have one problem which is getting a job as a beginner. I've read quite a lot here from the beginning of this thread to at least page 33. I've applied some tips too. Here is my profile below - https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01984a5cbbf74bf936
Pls, I need a critical review & thanks in anticipation.

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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Sagiojimmy(m): 10:57am On Sep 10, 2022
qtguru:
Also is anyone looking into Webflow gigs ? it's drag and drop to build a website, doesn't require code. I use it, but not looking for WebFlow gigs. I hate design tasks.

Hi sir…I recently got a Wordpress development course and I’ve quite studied a lot without coding using elementor builder… now I wish to kickstart my freelancing career on upwork so I joined upwork. After creating my profile, I noticed I usually see Wordpress gigs but these gigs also need programming which I have no experience of. What do I do to find strictly Wordpress design gigs without coding so I can apply…I need your honest suggestions on this…
Or do you think I should learn this webflow maybe I’ll achieve that….


Btw this is my upwork profile link, kindly review for possible adjustments (not done with the portfolio aspect though)…thanks

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01911a3f5f0394c976?s=1044578476142100494
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by qtguru(m): 11:00am On Sep 10, 2022
Sagiojimmy:


Hi sir…I recently got a Wordpress development course and I’ve quite studied a lot without coding using elementor builder… now I wish to kickstart my freelancing career on upwork so I joined upwork. After creating my profile, I noticed I usually see Wordpress gigs but these gigs also need programming which I have no experience of. What do I do to find strictly Wordpress design gigs without coding so I can apply…I need your honest suggestions on this…
Or do you think I should learn this webflow maybe I’ll achieve that….


Btw this is my upwork profile link, kindly review for possible adjustments (not done with the portfolio aspect though)…thanks

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01911a3f5f0394c976?s=1044578476142100494

WordPress Virtual assistant but still WP dev is a plus but look for WordPress VA gigs

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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Sagiojimmy(m): 11:52am On Sep 10, 2022
qtguru:


WordPress Virtual assistant but still WP dev is a plus but look for WordPress VA gigs

Okay noted…will check on that….
Please don’t also forget to give a critique on my upwork profile. Thanks.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by pocohantas(f): 12:40pm On Sep 10, 2022
princeagu:
A friend introduced me to upwork 3 weeks ago and thankfully I stumbled on this thread.
Guys, I've verified my account but I seem to have one problem which is getting a job as a beginner. I've read quite a lot here from the beginning of this thread to at least page 33. I've applied some tips too. Here is my profile below - https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01984a5cbbf74bf936
Pls, I need a critical review & thanks in anticipation.

You are Prince (one person), but your profile kept using we/us. Are you an individual or an agency? Abi you are non-binary?

Anyway, change your I’M to I AM.

Your account would get verified (the blue tick) after you get your first job - most likely.

Transcription is something I enjoy alot and am readily available and at your service 24/7.

Kindly look into this sentence. There are niches where grammatical errors shouldn’t be excused. Transcription is one.

That said, I opened a specialised transcription profile and I have gotten two invitations in a week. I rejected the first one. The second is still ignored. I guess it is not such a bad niche.

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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by MadarasBlade(m): 2:47pm On Sep 10, 2022
qtguru:


WordPress Virtual assistant but still WP dev is a plus but look for WordPress VA gigs

What do you think about mobile and app dev?
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Nobody: 4:23pm On Sep 10, 2022
pocohantas:


You are Prince (one person), but your profile kept using we/us. Are you an individual or an agency? Abi you are non-binary?

Anyway, change your I’M to I AM.

Your account would get verified (the blue tick) after you get your first job - most likely.



Kindly look into this sentence. There are niches where grammatical errors shouldn’t be excused. Transcription is one.

That said, I opened a specialised transcription profile and I have gotten two invitations in a week. I rejected the first one. The second is still ignored. I guess it is not such a bad niche.

Thank you ma'am. I'll make corrections ASAP.

Modified!
Please ma kindly check my profile again.
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01984a5cbbf74bf936
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Kpboy1: 11:41pm On Sep 10, 2022
pocohantas:


You are Prince (one person), but your profile kept using we/us. Are you an individual or an agency? Abi you are non-binary?

Anyway, change your I’M to I AM.

Your account would get verified (the blue tick) after you get your first job - most likely.



Kindly look into this sentence. There are niches where grammatical errors shouldn’t be excused. Transcription is one.

That said, I opened a specialised transcription profile and I have gotten two invitations in a week. I rejected the first one. The second is still ignored. I guess it is not such a bad niche.

grin the bolded is funny, I learnt it's meaning recently.

Please are finance role sought after on upwork?
I have finance background with strength working with figures/reconciliation, cleaning data and general advanced understanding of excel (with basic VBA use which I won't have time for complex projects). I am given it a trial with no success yet.

Thank you for the attention, and selflessness guidance on SM.
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by Marvel1206: 9:53am On Sep 11, 2022
pocohantas:
I see many freelancers complain of power issues. I wouldn’t know how much you have made from the hustle, but there is a laptop powerbank. Except you have video calls to make, I believe it would serve in ensuring your devices are up and running. It is a smart powerbank with a voltage regulator.

I have one and I haven’t used it in a long time. It serves when I am on the go or out of the house for hours. If it seems like something that can help your ministry, you can get it.
Could you tag the nairalander you go t it from.. I want to get one
Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by BjaySexy(m): 11:42am On Sep 11, 2022
qtguru:


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Re: Upwork Thread (Questions/Help/Advice) by qtguru(m): 5:56pm On Sep 11, 2022
MadarasBlade:


What do you think about mobile and app dev?

It is viable, depends on one goes about it.

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